Business View Caribbean April 2023

66 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 MEDICAL ASSOCIATES HOSPI TAL Founded in 1979 as a small six-bed obstetric hospital, Medical Associates Hospital has since evolved into a 40-bed, multifaceted tertiary institution with three operating theaters and one delivery room and employs over 250 dedicated professionals. Dr. Aroon Naraynsingh, the hospital’s Medical Director, reflects on the hospital’s journey: “It started with a small building and grew until it’s where it is now, which is big in my imagination.” Today, the hospital offers various medical services, including neurosurgery, brain surgery, spine surgery, orthopedic surgeries, general and vascular surgeries, ENT procedures, and thoracic surgeries. The only surgical procedure not offered at the hospital is open-heart surgery. Dr. Lysha Selvarajah, Human Resources Administrator, proudly describes the institution as a “multifaceted, tertiary hospital that is highly functional and serves the entire population of Trinidad and Tobago, as well as international patients.” With a commitment to providing a full spectrum of medical services, Medical Associates Hospital has become a cornerstone of the vibrant medical industry in Trinidad and Tobago. As the demand for healthcare services grows, Medical Associates Hospital has identified the importance of incorporating telehealth into its offerings. Dr. Naraynsingh acknowledges the need for innovation in this area and explains that while the hospital has not yet implemented telehealth, they are developing satellite offices to expand their reach. These offices aim to facilitate consultations between patients and the hospital’s doctors, who can then communicate with senior consultants to provide appropriate care and guidance. Dr. Naraynsingh elaborates on the hospital’s plans for these satellite offices: “Patients who are ill out in the distant [areas] won’t have easy access to a hospital but can communicate with us through these satellite locations that we are in the process of building.”